Okudo Suita Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone La Lune figuring and surface conditions

figuring and surface conditions

A photo of the stone's polishing ability on soft and hard steels of a Japanese kanna (plane) blade are shown

"The reissue of the most famous models in the long history of the Boker straight razor

The surface is classic yellow Kiita with a clear Aisa/Karasu layer lying beneath

The backside is pure Aisa Karasu leading us to the assumption that this a combined layer stone containing Hon/Shiki Tomae and Aisa

Okudo Suita Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone La Lune figuring and surface conditionsThis exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, thoroughly tested and sealed with clear lacquer on the sides to protect the stone for long term use. It measures 140 mm (5. 51 in) long 80 mm (3. 15 in) wide 25 mm (0. 98 in) tall, and weighs 650 g (22. 93 oz 1. 43 lb). Hardness: 4. 5 Okudo is one of the highest regarded mines in Japan with its unique geological traits. Most notably, Okudo is known as "Suitayama"